Trump's Oil Ultimatum: No Iranian Crude, No American Dream (For Anyone)!

Breaking News: Ken Can't Afford Gas!

Hi Dreamhouse dwellers! Barbie here reporting live from well my perfectly pink desk! So President Trump just dropped a major bombshell saying that anyone who buys oil or petrochemicals from Iran is officially cut off from doing business with the U.S. 'Think of it as a *very* strict dress code but for countries,' as I told Ken. He didn't quite get it but then he was busy trying to parallel park the Dream Camper. It's like *'Math is hard!*' But seriously this is a big deal!

Oil Prices: A Rollercoaster Ride Scarier Than Rollerblading in Heels!

Naturally the oil market's doing the cha cha. U.S. crude oil futures jumped $1.03 while global benchmark Brent rose $1.07. I mean even *I* know that means prices are going up! Suddenly Ken's gas guzzling convertible seems like a *really* bad idea. Maybe we should invest in a tiny pink electric car? 'Come on Barbie let's go party!' ...but economically responsibly of course.

Iran's Oil: The New 'It' Accessory Everyone Wants (But Can't Have)

Iran a major player in OPEC is now facing some serious side eye. Trump announced this on his social media platform Truth Social which let's be honest sounds like something Skipper would invent. He stated 'Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to immediately Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way shape or form.' Ouch! That's harsher than when I accidentally wore the same dress as Raquelle to the Malibu Beach Party!

Maximum Pressure: Is It Just a Really Intense Facial?

Trump's been on a 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran aiming to totally shut down their oil exports. He's accusing Iran of funding militant groups and wants to prevent them from developing a nuclear bomb. All very serious stuff and I think as future leaders we can work this out together. In fact let's put all our heads together... I'm having a 'leaders' summit' to discuss and have pizza in the Dreamhouse!

China: The Elephant in the (Oil) Room?

Everyone's looking at China which imports over 1 million barrels a day from Iran. An expert Scott Modell says these sanctions won't really hit Iran unless the White House goes after China's state owned enterprises. Basically it's a high stakes game of global trade chess. And as we know in chess you have to strategize. I'm thinking... dress code as chess pieces?

Negotiating Through Strength: Is That Like Negotiating for a Discount?

Modell thinks Trump's just negotiating from a position of power hoping to get a better deal with Iran. It's like when I try to get a better price on vintage Dreamhouse furniture at the flea market. 'Barbie's always got a plan!' But remember everyone 'We girls can do anything. Right,?' Even navigate tricky international oil deals… maybe.